is it a straight swap? and how about the other way around? i searched and could not come up with any answers... i think(key word) i remember reading something a long time ago about a wiring issue...?
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is it a straight swap? and how about the other way around? i searched and could not come up with any answers... i think(key word) i remember reading something a long time ago about a wiring issue...?
the turn signal and reverse bulbs/socket/pigtails are different. you will have to change those and then the tail lights will swap over.
i was down in import alliance, and i guy asked if i wanted to switch taillights, i have a 03 and he had an 04-05, all we did was switch the pigtails of the reverse bulbs
legit! I am doing the same thing swaping my 04's for this chicks 02's today, soo hopefully its just the reverse pigtails, less work...Quote:
Originally Posted by k3rry
and thanks usedep3 for the quick response
Is it possible to pull the pins out of the old ('04-'05) connectors and use them in the new ('02-'03) ones, or do you have to cut/splice wires?
TIA
Cut and splice is easier thans pullin pins in my opinion
I just pulled the pins and swapped them. Wasn't easy and the pins aren't a direct swap, but it works and the pins aren't going anywhere. There was also some shaving of the connectors required.
wheres a good place to get 02-03 tail lights?
How would i go about swapping 02-03 headlights into my 05 Ep3? Do i need any extra parts/wiring?
I have an 02-03 JDM rear taillights and my car is an 04 ep, so question is will 02-03 oem rear sockets work on my jdm tail lights? If so then I will only have to order the reverse sockets and turn signal sockets from the 02-03 ep3 right?
I swapped out my 05' EP3's tailights about 1hr off the showroom floor with a tech at the dealer that drove an 03' EP3, we swapped harnesses and tailights.
Why are you guys getting the older model taillight. I think 04-05 models looks much better than older one. Maybe it`s all red that`s why I don`t like it.
Its all preference, I like the jdm 02-03 tailights. Anyways so do the 02-03 oem taillights have the same exact plugs as the 02-03 jdm tails? If so then there is no need to get jdm specific sockets right?
I just bought mine from ebay and modified them so the 04-05 turn signal is moved where the JDM one is. Took 10 mins and did it on my friends ep also. The lights cost less than half of what the dealer charges and they have been great for over a year
Do you have 04/05 tails you want to sell?Quote:
Originally Posted by RHCP0801
Any seattle folks that wanna swap their 04-05 tails for my 02-03 tails?
I don't have them anymore, sorry
I've seen this info a few times but I've never seen the info for the opposite, 04/05 tails in an 02/03 ep3. I did it to my car, switched the tails to the 04/05 tails.
https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net...e2&oe=59853A54
***** You need 04-05 reverse sockets and bulbs. The brake light and socket is the same for both years, you take the 02-03 reverse light socket and connector and pin it to the signal light harness. Then take the remaining male 02-03 signal light connector and shave it down to fit the 04-05 reverse socket. Then pin it to the 02-03 reverse harness. And your done.
^^^ It's a good idea to change the tail light gaskets when doing this.
http://www.afhparts.com/honda/civic-...me=gasket-base